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Woman challenges S.C. gay marriage ban in seeking divorce from spouse
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A South Carolina woman is challenging the state’s ban on same-sex marriage by seeking recognition both of her union and separation.
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S.C. lawmakers refuse to restore cuts to colleges that assigned gay themed books
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina House refused Monday to back down from plans to punish two public colleges in the budget for assigning freshmen to read books dealing with homosexuality.
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Out European soccer player Anton Hysén signs with Myrtle Beach Mutiny
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.. – Openly gay European soccer player Anton Hysén has signed with the Myrtle Beach Mutiny of the National Premier Soccer League for the 2014 season.
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Freedom to Marry launches $1 million marriage equality campaign in U.S. South
NEW YORK – Freedom to Marry, the advocacy campaign to win marriage equality nationwide, on Monday launched a $1 million multi-state campaign to build majority support for marriage in the South.
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S.C. lawmakers want to punish 2 colleges for assigning books on homosexuality
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina legislators want to punish two public colleges for assigning books on homosexuality to freshmen.
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Ten attorneys general file brief supporting Nev. same-sex marriage ban
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes and top law officers from nine other states are fighting a lawsuit challenging Nevada’s same-sex marriage ban, arguing no fundamental right to same-sex marriage exists.
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S.C. bill would allow married, same-sex couples to file joint state tax returns
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The top Democrat in the South Carolina House says same-sex couples who are legally married in other states should be able to jointly file their state income taxes.
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S.C. governor, AG say state does not have to recognize same-sex marriages
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Attorneys for Gov. Nikki Haley and Attorney General Alan Wilson said in court papers filed this week that the state of South Carolina doesn’t have to recognize gay marriages performed legally in other states and the nation’s capital.
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Victory Fund announces ‘Ten Races to Watch’ featuring LGBT candidates
The Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund has announced its annual “Races to Watch” list featuring openly LGBT candidates, naming 10 candidates involved in groundbreaking runs for political office this year. Victory has endorsed a total of 85 out candidates for 2013, an all-time high for an odd numbered year.
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Town council accepts mayor’s apology for Facebook rant, gay slurs
WEST UNION, S.C. — Officials in a small South Carolina mountain town say they’ve accepted the mayor’s apology for a Facebook rant that included gay slurs as she criticized same-sex couples for applying for marriage licenses in a nearby county.